Behavioral Economics
Students will explore how psychological factors influence economic decision-making, deviating from traditional rational choice models.
Key Questions
- Explain how cognitive biases affect consumer choices.
- Analyze the concept of 'nudges' in public policy.
- Predict how framing effects can alter economic decisions.
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